israel said it fired 150 missiles at the palestinians in gaza. they aren't taking any chances. a ground invasion could be next. >> we will continue to exercise self-restraint while defending our citizens against terrorism. >> the egyptian prime minister visited gaza and demanded that israel stop its latest offensive. >>> the president sat down with congressional leaders to keep the company from jumping off that fiscal cliff. if congress does not act before the end of the year, spending cuts and tax increases will go into effect and will affect everyone. >> had a very constructive meeting. >> constructive meet huge constructive meeting. >> congress will recess for the holiday weekend. they said they will continue working. >> >> the resolution of some close races are giving democrats a bump in seats in congress. the party gained five seats since the election. the most recentcomming from a contest in california. three other races are too close to be called and a fourth will be settled in a december runoff. >>> hotel rooms, you know, they're required to have smoke detectors to prot